Proverbs 14:26

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

בְּיִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה מִבְטַח־עֹ֑ז וּ֝לְבָנָ֗יו יִהְיֶ֥ה מַחְסֶֽה׃

Transliteration

In yirʾat YHWH mibṭaḥ-ʿōz and to bānāyw yihyeh maḥseh

Grammar Details

*yirʾat*: feminine singular construct - fear of
*YHWH*: divine name - LORD/Yahweh
*mibṭaḥ-ʿōz*: masculine singular noun + masculine singular noun - confidence of strength
*bānāyw*: masculine plural noun + 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his children
*yihyeh*: 3rd person masculine singular Qal imperfect - there will be
*maḥseh*: masculine singular noun - refuge

Word Meanings

*yirʾat*: fear of/respect for/reverence for
*mibṭaḥ-ʿōz*: strong confidence/firm trust/secure fortress
*bānāyw*: his children/his sons/his offspring
*yihyeh*: will be/shall be/exists
*maḥseh*: refuge/shelter/place of protection

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Referenced Verses

Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Prov 19:23 : 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Jer 32:39-40 : 39 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: 40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
Ps 34:7-9 : 7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Isa 33:6 : 6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
Ps 112:6-8 : 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Ps 115:13-14 : 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. 14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Prov 3:7-8 : 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Prov 3:25-26 : 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Ps 112:1 : 1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Mal 3:16-18 : 16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. 18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
Mal 4:2 : 2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Acts 9:31 : 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Eccl 7:18 : 18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
Isa 26:20-21 : 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. 21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.
Gen 31:42 : 42 Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.
Jer 15:11 : 11 The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.

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27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
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33But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
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19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
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14In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
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Ps 34:9
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Ps 91:2
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Ps 36:7
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Ps 11:1
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Prov 8:13
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Prov 23:24
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Prov 13:14
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Ps 40:4
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